Education needs in palliative care and advance care planning of Italian residents in neurology: an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Most neurological diseases have a chronic and progressive clinical course, with patients living for extended periods with complex healthcare needs. Evidence from other countries suggests that palliative care (PC) is insufficiently integrated in the care of these patients. This study aims to identify PC and advance care planning (ACP) knowledge and the perceived preparedness of Italian residents in neurology.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional online survey of physicians attending the 36 Italian neurology residency programmes.

Results

Of 854 residents, 188 (22%) participated. Their mean age was 28.4 ± 2.0 years; 49% were women; 45% were from the north, 23% from the centre and 32% from the south of Italy. Few residents (6%) reported that a teaching

SUBMITTER: Bombaci A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295156 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature